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Bolivia: The Universal Bond bolivia

Bolivia Emprende (17.04.2020) A one-time Universal Bonus equivalent to Bs500.- (FIVE HUNDRED 00/100 BOLIVIANOS) is granted to all Bolivians from the age of eighteen (18) to those under sixty (60) years of age. Supreme Decree 4215.

A one-time Universal Bonus equivalent to Bs500.- (FIVE HUNDRED 00/100 BOLIVIANOS) is granted to all Bolivians from the age of eighteen (18) to those under sixty (60) years of age. Supreme Decree 4215.

Family benefits, Social assistance, Cash transfers covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://boliviaemprende.com/noticias/decreto-supremo-n-4215-bono-universal socpro
Atención médica y un seguro de vida a todos los profesionales de la salud bolivia

Se dará atención médica gratuita y un seguro de vida a todos los profesionales de la salud que dependan del sistema público y privado.

Free medical care and life insurance will be provided to all health professionals who depend on the public and private system.

Health covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.lostiempos.com/actualidad/pais/20200408/bono-familia-bs-500-se-paga… socpro
Bono Familiar ampliado bolivia

Bono Familia ampliado. Una ayuda financiera a todas las familias que tengan hijos en colegios fiscales---de pre- kinder hasta la secundaria. El “Bono Familia” que consta de Bs 500 por hijo.

Extended Family Bonus. A financial aid to all families who have children in fiscal colleges--- pre-kindergarten through high school. The "Bono Familia" which consists of Bs 500 per child.

Family benefits covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.lostiempos.com/actualidad/pais/20200408/bono-familia-bs-500-se-paga… socpro
Decreto Supremo N° 4200 artículo 10 bolivia

The government will cover all home electricty bills that are equal to or less than 120 pesos bolivianos for the months of April, May, and June 2020--over 120 bolivianos, the consumer must pay it all. Futhermore, the government will also pay for 50% of all home water bills for the months of April…

Housing, Social assistance covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary http://www.gacetaoficialdebolivia.gob.bo/normas/buscar_comp/(COVID-19) socpro
PhilHealth to release P30 billion to hospitals to fight CoViD-19

As of 18 March 2020, PhilHealth released Php 30 billion (USD 590 million)
additional funds to accredited hospitals as well implemented administrative
measures.

Health covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.philhealth.gov.ph/news/2020/fight_covid.php socpro
Gov’t economic team rolls out P27.1 B package vs COVID-19 pandemic

The Social Security System mobilized existing P1.2 billion to cover
unemployment benefits for displaced workers. This will cover unemployment
insurance benefits to projected 30,000 to 60,000 workers who will lose their
jobs as a result of the possible layoffs in, or closures…

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.dof.gov.ph/govt-economic-team-rolls-out-p27-1-b-package-vs-covid-19… socpro
DTI sets 30-day grace period for residential, commercial rent

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) granted on Monday, April 6, a 30-day grace period for residential rent, as well as commercial rent paid by micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Housing covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.rappler.com/business/257171-dti-sets-grace-period-residential-comme… socpro
P5,000 aid during lockdown covers contractual, on-probation private workers, says DOLE philippines, the

Affected workers, regardless of status (i.e. permanent, probationary, or
contractual) employed in private firms whose operations are affected by the
Covid-19 pandemic will receive P5,000 from the Department of Labor and
Employment (DOLE).

Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2020/03/19/2002155/p5000-aid-during-lockdown… socpro
Policy Responses to COVID-19 bosnia-herzegovina

Individual local governments are providing significant sums to assist the
elderly and families with low or no income ($250,000 thus far from Sarajevo
municipality Stari Grad). Plans are underway for larger-scale assistance.

Cash transfers, Social assistance, Family benefits covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19 socpro
COVID-19 Pandemic is a Crisis like no other, it feels like a War, and in many ways it is bosnia-herzegovina

A total of Eur 5.5M is allocated for unemployment benefits for 2020, but this
could increase to another Eur 10M to support job retention and/or increase
unemployment benefits.

Unemployment covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.sarajevotimes.com/covid-19-pandemic-is-a-crisis-like-no-other-it-fe… socpro
President Barrow approves 500 Million Dalasis Emergency Fund For Coronavirus Response gambia

The government has reallocated 500 million dalasi (0.6 percent of GDP) from the current budget to the Ministry of Health and other relevent public entities to complement the support already received from partners to prevent and control the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Health covid19 Published Measures summary https://twitter.com/Presidency_GMB socpro
Sattler: EU will prepare a Special Program of Support for Economy of Bosnia and Herzegovina bosnia-herzegovina

European Union will prepare a special program of support for the BiH economy and the Western Balkans, following the end of the crisis caused by the emergence of the coronavirus.

Health covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.sarajevotimes.com/sattler-eu-will-prepare-a-special-program-of-supp… socpro
Covid-19: C/d’Ivoire set 95bn CFA response plan côte d'ivoire

President Alassane Ouattara of Cote d’Ivoire has announced a response plan funded up to 95.8 billion CFA francs as a new mechanism to battle the spreading coronavirus pandemic in the country. The funds aim to ensure the best care of patients, isolate and monitor people who have been in contact…

Health, Health insurance, Financing covid19 Published Measures summary http://apanews.net/en/news/covid-19-cdivoire-set-95bn-cfa-response-plan socpro
Employment legislation will be simplified czech republic

The government approved a proposal for legislative changes in the field of
employment. It will now be possible for a job seeker to register at the Labor
Office online and from anywhere. Additionally, persons registered with the Labor Office
will now have up to 3 days to…

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.mpsv.cz/web/cz/-/legislativa-v-oblasti-zamestnanosti-se-zjednodusi-… socpro
WHO expert group concludes Iran trip, says country's anti-epidemic work "in the right direction" iran

At the same time, Iran is stepping up its tracing of close contacts, and has opened new nursing homes in the capital Tehran and the hard-hit area of ​​Qom province to provide care for patients who are recovering to ease the hospital's congestion.

Health covid19 Published Measures summary https://news.un.org/zh/story/2020/03/1052751 socpro
N. Macedonia to grant interest-free loans to coronavirus-hit MSMEs North Macedonia

The government is subsidizing social contributions for employees in
companies from sectors of tourism, transport, catering and other affected
companies, for April, May, and June of 2020, with a subsidy of contributions
per employee up to 50% of the average salary paid in…

Contribution collection and compliance, Employment covid19 Published Measures summary https://seenews.com/news/n-macedonia-to-grant-interest-free-loans-to-coronaviru… socpro
Policy Responses to COVID-19 vietnam

Cash benefits to: Workers who temporarily stopped working or have been on unpaid leave (VND 1.8 million/person/month); (iv) unemployed workers without unemployment insurance, and self-employed workers (VND 1 million/person/month); (v) households with monthly taxable revenue below VND 100 million…

Cash transfers covid19, Non-contributory Proposition Measures summary socpro
Policy Responses to COVID-19 vietnam

Each poor household will get a monthly allowance of VND1 million ($43),
near-poor household get VND 250,000 per month, while social protection
beneficiaries would receive an additional of VND500,000 per month on top of the monthly allowance.

Employees, small/household…

Cash transfers covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#U socpro
PhilHealth to release P30 billion to hospitals to fight CoViD-19 philippines, the

As of 18 March 2020, PhilHealth (the state health insurer) will also implement administrative measures: provide its members and service partners with additional relief in view of the recent declaration of a state of public health emergency in the country by extending the deadline of payment of…

Health, Contribution collection and compliance covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.philhealth.gov.ph/news/2020/fight_covid.php socpro
Supporting livelihoods during the COVID-19 crisis: closing the gaps in safety nets

oecd (20.05.2020) This policy brief discusses the measures countries have taken to support the livelihoods of those who cannot access unemployment benefits or short-term work schemes. It examines the raft of new programmes introduced across the OECD and beyond, including means-tested assistance…

Unemployment, Extension of coverage, Cash transfers covid19, self-employed Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor https://read.oecd-ilibrary.org/view/?ref=132_132985-hrr3dbjimj&title=Supporting… pmassetti
Spain set to introduce permanent basic income scheme to rebuild economy post-coronavirus spain

sbs.com.au (19.05.2020) Up to a million Spanish families could soon receive an ongoing monthly payment to help them through the coronavirus crisis as the country’s government looks set to approve a €3 billion ($A5 billion) basic income scheme. The program, targeting low or no income families,…

Cash transfers covid19, universal-basic-income Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor https://www.sbs.com.au/news/spain-set-to-introduce-permanent-basic-income-schem… pmassetti
France: Une 5e branche de la Sécurité sociale en préparation france

Le HuffPost (20.05.2020) Le gouvernement va proposer la création d’une cinquième branche de la Sécurité sociale pour faire face aux dépenses liées à la perte d’autonomie

Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor https://www.huffingtonpost.fr/entry/quelle-est-cette-5e-branche-de-la-secu-que-… pmassetti
New Vision Zero self-check tool: Wellbeing and teleworking during the COVID-19 pandemic | Vision Zero japan

The japanese company IDEC, an Vision Zero Supporter who signed up on the Vision Zero website to promote safety, health and wellbeing, has developed this interesting tool to manage wellbeing in times of COVID-19. Leveraging the Vision Zero…

Health promotion, Prevention of occupational risks behavioural science, covid19, prevention Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention http://visionzero.global/new-vision-zero-self-check-tool-wellbeing-and-telework… btreichel
Aruba: Reduction in working hours aruba

gobierno.aw (23.04.2020) During these difficult times, the Government allows businesses to reduce working hours to 0 or pay employees for the hours worked. This means that even if an employee has not been laid off, the employee can see a decline in income or lose income.

The Government allows businesses to reduce working hours to 0 or pay employees for the hours worked. This means that even if an employee has not been laid off, the employee can see a decline in income or lose income.

Procedure for the Emergency Funds for Social Assistance (FASE)

ORANJESTAD - The Government of Aruba has introduced FASE to avoid mass employment termination due to the Coronavirus.

FASE is financial aid for those affected during this crisis. The Aruba community as

Unemployment covid19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary http://www.gobierno.aw/news/news_47033/item/procedure-for-the-emergency-funds-f… mmarquez
España: Hispabot: un chatbot para resolver dudas sobre COVID19 spain

bayer.es (08.05.2029) El Gobierno de España ha puesto en marcha un asistente virtual llamado “Hispabot-Covid19”, que permite a los ciudadanos realizar preguntas relacionadas con la COVID-19 vía WhatsApp.

The Government of Spain has launched a virtual assistant called "Hispabot-Covid19", which allows citizens to ask questions related to COVID-19 via WhatsApp.

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Información para público general

Hispabot: un chatbot para resolver dudas sobre COVID19

El Gobierno de España ha puesto en marcha un asistente virtual llamado “Hispabot-Covid19”, que permite a los ciudadanos realizar preguntas relacionadas con la COVID-19 vía

Health, Service delivery customer_services Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.bayer.es/covid-19/informacion-para-publico-general/2020_05_08_chatb… mmarquez